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Inside the U.S. Women’s Four-Ball site: 6 things to know about Oak Hills CC

Inside the U.S. Women’s Four-Ball site: 6 things to know about Oak Hills CC

Entering its second year as host of the U.S. Women’s Four-Ball, Oak Hills Country Club in San Antonio, Texas, presents a picturesque yet demanding layout for the nation’s top female amateurs. Here are six things to know about the historic venue:

– Course designers: A.W. Tillinghast in 1921 (originally named Brackenridge Golf Course), then redesigned in 1968 by George Fazio.
– Length: 6,408 yards for the championship, with four sets of tees.
– Greens: TifEagle Bermuda, known for their speed and smoothness.
– Hazards: Mature trees, numerous bunkers, and several water features.
– Notable holes: The par-4 17th, a dogleg left with an elevated green, is the course’s signature hole.
– Tournament history: In 2022, Jensen Castle and Kaitlyn Papp defeated Kennedy Pedigo and Bailey Shoemaker 2 and 1 in the inaugural U.S. Women’s Four-Ball at Oak Hills.

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